Asylum seekers to lose certain rights when appealing international protection refusal under new plansDraft legislation will lead to dramatic reforms of immigration lawTue Apr 29 2025 - 11:08
The 34th Dáil is finally set to get to work. But what’s on the agenda?Government is already facing a brewing political row over mooted salary for ‘housing tsar’Tue Apr 29 2025 - 08:07
Meta introducing service to protect public figures from fake adsTech giant will use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scam ads on Facebook and InstagramTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted €430,000 salary for ‘housing tsar’Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before CabinetTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
Meta warned Government of ‘unsustainable’ operating environment for tech companies in EUSenior executive Joel Kaplan called for ‘urgent action’ by Ireland to ‘address the challenges we face collectively’Tue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Deportation orders triple as Ireland enforces a ‘firmer approach to migration’Substantial fall in number of people seeking international protection this yearFri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Netflix levy’: Fine Gael MEPs urge Minister to meet organisation pushing for charge on TV streaming services Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan indicates no intention to introduce additional charge Thu Apr 10 2025 - 17:04
Soc Dems win bid to have Eoin Hayes named party TD as they seek committee chair rolesParty successfully pushes for representation based on election result rather than current Dáil numbersThu Apr 10 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs: 90-day ‘pause’ on non-retaliating countries as China is hit with 125% rateMost EU measures to kick in from May while Dáil hears of ‘existential threat’ to Irish economyWed Apr 09 2025 - 22:17
Streaming service levy would need ministerial sign-off under Cabinet-backed planMinister for Media says he does not support a levy on streaming services at the momentTue Apr 08 2025 - 21:38
Aontú ‘actively considering’ running candidate in presidential electionPeadar Tóibín says party examining candidates but aware it will be ‘difficult’ to get on ballot paperMon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Plans to boost electricity grid resilience ahead of winter storm season to go to CabinetProposals follow Storm Éowyn, which left 760,000 homes without power and some customers waiting weeks for restorationMon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Trump tariffs: Ireland seeks ‘firm’ EU response and explores new export marketsSimon Harris to advocate today for negotiated solution at meeting guiding European Union’s next move Mon Apr 07 2025 - 06:00
Netflix levy plan set to be blocked as viewers are already ‘paying enough’People using television-streaming services are ‘paying enough’, says Minister for MediaSun Apr 06 2025 - 14:11
Q&A: What do Oireachtas committees do and when will they finally be set up?Sinn Féin has claimed the current timetable means committees will not be set up until MayWed Apr 02 2025 - 15:45
Speaking rights row may simmer down following Ceann Comhairle confidence voteA Government counter motion of confidence in Verona Murphy was comfortably passed by 96 votes to 71Wed Apr 02 2025 - 06:00
Aer Lingus proposes ‘legislative approach’ to solve Dublin Airport passenger cap Airline’s suggestions for dealing with the issue said to be unconnected to possible legislation for lifting capWed Apr 02 2025 - 06:00
All households to pay ‘small amount more’ under planned changes to Local Property TaxNew rates of LPT will kick in next yearTue Apr 01 2025 - 17:45
Irish pharma exports to US projected to halve over five years in event of trade warCabinet to be briefed on potential impact of US tariffs on the EUTue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Majority of Irish homeowners to see property tax increases this year Paschal Donohoe expected to brief colleagues on proposed changes to LPT charging mechanism to limit the impact of rising property values on householders Tue Apr 01 2025 - 06:00
Explainer: How would Ireland be affected in a US-EU trade warWith Washington expected to unveil tariffs on the EU and Trump setting his sights on Irish pharma, April 2nd is being viewed with dread in boardrooms and Government BuildingsSun Mar 30 2025 - 06:00
Taoiseach insists Government and Dáil are ‘working’ despite ‘unacceptable’ scenesDarragh O’Brien says he hopes next week’s confidence vote in Ceann Comhairle will mark end of speaking rights rowFri Mar 28 2025 - 19:12
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras runBusinessman and charity co-founder the latest person to reveal they are considering presidential tiltFri Mar 28 2025 - 17:07
Cuts in State spending not on table in tariff ‘war gaming’, Chambers saysTaoiseach Micheál Martin said ‘engagement is key’ to dealing with the looming imposition of US tariffsFri Mar 28 2025 - 15:31
Political jitters as Trump’s tariff liberation day may bring serious ramifications for IrelandYour essential end-of-week politics catch upFri Mar 28 2025 - 12:31
An eyesore or a necessary tool: Public asked to offer views on future use of election postersPeople can make submissions to feed into research on ‘key feature of Ireland’s democratic landscape’Thu Mar 27 2025 - 16:03
No confidence motion could break speaking rights rowPrevious motions have brought proceedings back to an even keel but it remains to be seen if next week’s will do the sameThu Mar 27 2025 - 07:35
Lack of up-to-date knife crime statistics criticised as ‘quite incredible’Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín makes remarks after Minister for Justice unable to provide information on such incidents Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:00
More than 3,300 obsolete laws from 19th century set to be repealedLaws include proclamations on beatings with sticks and nettles, breaking eggs and an order banning a Daniel O’Connell rallySat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
OPW disputes suggestion it rejected agreed location for National Gallery of Ireland’s unused X-ray scannerGallery confirms plans to spend €175,000 on cabinet to house machine Sat Mar 22 2025 - 06:00
Government plan to push through changes to Dáil speaking rights criticised as ‘brazen’ and ‘outrageous’Long-running dispute centres on efforts to carve out speaking time for a small group of Independents involved in Government-formation talksThu Mar 20 2025 - 18:45
People in ‘positions of influence’ must break silence and call for Gaza ceasefire, says Michael D HigginsPresident’s remarks come in wake of renewed Israeli strikes on Palestinian territoryWed Mar 19 2025 - 21:03
David Hall considering potential run for presidentCampaigner for mortgage holders in distress says he has had discussions that provide ‘food for thought’Wed Mar 19 2025 - 16:20
Conor McGregor comments on immigration in White House criticised as ‘wrong’ and ‘outrageous’Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says reports of fighter’s meeting with US president ‘shocking’ given recent civil judgment in Nikita Hand caseTue Mar 18 2025 - 06:00
€5.2m in humanitarian payments after Storm Éowyn exceeds annual totals since at least 2017Payments totalling €3.8 million after in 2023 Storm Babet next highest sum after an extreme weather eventTue Mar 18 2025 - 06:00
Donald Trump, Conor McGregor praise each other’s work ethics during St Patrick’s Day meeting at the White HouseMMA fighter’s immigration remarks ‘wrong’ says Taoiseach, as Tánaiste says fighter has ‘no mandate’ to speak for people of Ireland during Washington visitMon Mar 17 2025 - 20:04
Ireland ‘incredibly important’ to Apple, Tim Cook tells TaoiseachLetter from tech giant’s chief executive to Micheál Martin came against backdrop of concerns raised with in recent months about infrastructureMon Mar 17 2025 - 06:00
Taoiseach: O’Neill’s absence from St Patrick’s Day events in Washington ‘a big mistake’Micheál Martin says Sinn Féin’s boycott was ‘opportunistic’Sun Mar 16 2025 - 11:58
Thomas Gould’s request to address Dáil over fraud allegation against him is refusedCeann Comhairle says she would consider a Dáil statement by Sinn Féin TD on the matter to be ‘inappropriate’Fri Mar 14 2025 - 20:34
State’s scheme to help taxi drivers switch to EVs paused amid record demandGrants of up to €25,000 have been available in recent years for taxi, hackney and limousine operators who wish to buy electric vehiclesThu Mar 13 2025 - 15:34
Mayor’s plans for Limerick: Modular homes and fashion museum among proposalsState’s first directly elected mayor has €10.5m fund for a raft of projects for city and countyWed Mar 12 2025 - 16:24
Charges for excessive water use not being considered ‘at this time’, department saysPBP TD Paul Murphy claimed such a move could serve as ‘a Trojan horse’ for wider reintroductionTue Mar 11 2025 - 11:45
Taoiseach and UK prime minister to discuss potential Ukraine peace deal at Liverpool summitMartin says he and Starmer will talk about recent geopolitical eventsWed Mar 05 2025 - 19:59
Heart attack survivor speaks of her ‘traumatic’ brush with death at 56One in four women in Ireland dies from heart disease or stroke despite perception that heart failure is a men’s health issue Wed Mar 05 2025 - 19:00
Sinn Féin’s Doherty defends going to funeral of ‘friend’ and ex-IRA man ‘Bik’ McFarlaneSinn Féin has faced criticism for its tributes to Brendan McFarlane, who died last monthTue Mar 04 2025 - 19:48
Cabinet signs off on proposals to scrap triple lock for troop deploymentsTaoiseach says he cannot allow Russia to have a veto over Ireland’s peacekeeping missionsTue Mar 04 2025 - 18:08
Opposition wants Taoiseach to raise Ukraine and Gaza with TrumpSocial Democrats and Labour acknowledge that Micheál Martin faces difficult meetingTue Mar 04 2025 - 17:23
Drop in payouts for medical negligence cases leads to reduction in compensation paid by StateCompensation payments from the State Claims Agency across all categories were down almost €90m last yearTue Mar 04 2025 - 13:02
Plans to extend widow’s and widower’s pensions to non-marital surviving partners to go to CabinetChanges to triple lock for troop deployments, €100 million for Ukraine and proposal for LNG facility also due to be discussed by MinistersTue Mar 04 2025 - 00:01
Army general to become new head of Defence Forces under expanded roleUnlike his predecessors, Brig Gen Rossa Mulcahy will be granted full command and control of all military formationsMon Mar 03 2025 - 18:00
